May Refashion Challenge: Outdoor Upcycles

With the weather finally starting to warm up in Toronto my refashionista thoughts are turning towards creative transformations and funky re-makes for time spent enjoying the outdoors.

Let’s revisit a few of my fave step-by-step backyard (& balcony) projects from Berlin for this May Refashion Challenge: Outdoor Upcycles – I’m positive I’ll be recreating more than a few of them for our Toronto home!

Check out my quick and easy mend and make do makeover for a pair of  old outdoor chairs and seat cushions using only what I already had on hand!

DIY Pallet & Scrap Wood Playhouse

I challenged myself to build a playhouse using only what we had stored in the attic – it was a rousing success! Grab the step-by-step for my scrap wood playhouse right here!

DIY Privacy screen

What do you do when your DIY privacy fence isn’t quite long enough to shield the yard from the apartment block path next door? Create a gorgeous green privacy screen with my simple how to!

Upcycled sandbox DIY

Create a fab sandbox with a seat and cover from an old dresser with my groovy tutorial!

DIY scrap wood climbing frame + trapeze

Whip up a fun (& safe) upcycled climbing frame from bits in your attic with my simple step-by-step!

No more painted fingers with my quick & easy tip!

Upcycle that item at the back of your closet into an easy peasy DIY tot teepee!

What are you upcycling for the outdoors this Spring and Summer?

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